CARLOS CALVO: Past Present Future

Carlos Calvo

Past Present Future

© 2001 Carlos Calvo (634479102684)

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An impressive collection of deeply personal Pop songs featuring intimate vocals and virtuoso musicianship.

tracks

1 Blue Period
2 Look What We've Begun
3 Wrecking Ball
4 Joan of Arkansas
5 Your Mind's Eye
6 If I Had You
7 Fall of Rome
8 Try Try Try
9 Mariposa

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CARLOS CALVO


"Calvo is able to captivate his audience with his guitar and voice alone." -- Marburger News, Germany


Carlos Calvo is a singer/songwriter who, in his accomplished and diverse career, has opened for Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, played on the score of Fox's King of the Hill for two seasons, toured in Europe several times as an opening act as well as a headliner, and placed original songs in several major motion pictures.


"This accomplished solo artist is impressive in a number of key ways, not the least of which is his strong material." -- Music Connection Magazine


A solo artist for only a few years, Carlos independently recorded and released his debut CD, Past Present Future, which was named one of Los Angeles Music Connection Magazine's top 25 independent releases of 2002. This collection of songs marries personal and revealing lyrics with musical influences that span from The Beatles to Flamenco music and beyond.


"He's unlike most musical hopefuls with his gifted and extremely accomplished guitar playing skill." -- The LA music Scene


Carlos has been compared to many contemporary artists such as David Gray and Dave Matthews, but with one striking difference: his rare mastery of his instrument, the guitar. Trained in both Classical and Flamenco styles in NYC for over ten years, his elevated musicianship adds textural, ethnic, and technical elements to his performances that are rarely seen or heard in Pop music. Complementing his guitar is a warm, strong, resonant voice that makes for a unique and powerful combination.

Recently, Carlos has traded in performing solo for the fuller, richer, more dynamic sound of collaboration with drummer/percussionist Hector Torres. Calvo's material is brought to life in new and exciting ways by this energetic duo.

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  • Blown away in NY! Your suprise visit to my favorite coffee shop rocked!
    author: Maureen

    The Peekskill Coffee Shop in NY has plenty of talented acts show up but this July I was blown away! Fred Gilen introduced you and Hector (with his crazy cool beat box) and we all sat up a listened. I bought your CD and can't stop listening to it. Blue Period and Wrecking Ball take me away. I'm sharing it with all my people. Awesome!

  • a wonderful refreshing songs worth repeating!!
    author: Joni Nichols

    I love "wrecking ball" in every way! I listen to it over and over! The music and lyrics are all genuine and meaningful... great songs without trying too hard or trying to sound like something that they don't have to be! Amen!

  • La vostra musica è frequentante e bella
    author: La Strega

    Sto cercando Carlos Calvo. Sono la strega che abbraccia la nerezza. Scriva me. Il mio indirizzo rimane lo stesso.

  • Awesome album
    author: Claudia

    I just love this album! 'Look what we've begun' is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. Awesome!!! Cheers, Claudia

  • An astounding collection of emotions, melodies, and rhythms!
    author: David W. Chapman

    An astounding collection of emotions, melodies, and rhythms that were masterfully executed, and arranged, to create a very moving soundscape! Well-done Carlos! Inspire the masses! - DC

  • Best work ever
    author: Basso

    I've always loved all of Carlo's music but the song Blue Period hit my like a ton of bricks. There's just something about the lyrics. He really captured in simple words the complexities of life. Can't stop listening to it. More to come as I listen more. Great job dude... and you still own me an email.

  • AWESOME
    author: ROB DORE

    VERY INSITEFUL LYRICS AND I LOVE THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR WORK, THE LATIN INFLUANCE REALLY STOOD OUT, LOVED IT!

  • I love it!
    author: Debie

    Really enjoyed listening to your CD. In fact, will be in the audience Wednesday Night to hear you LIVE. Looking forward to it.

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